Sponge Bob Now Added To List of Recalled Toys
Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2007
by Abigail Richards
Several toys made in China have once again been recalled because of high levels of lead. Adding to a list of products pages long including Barbie, Elmo, Dora, Batman has now been updated to include none other that SpongeBob SquarePants himself.
The largest recall affects about 250,000 SpongeBob SquarePants address books and journals, manufactured in China and imported by Martin Designs. They have been recalled because paint on the metal spiral bindings can contain high levels of lead. Perfect timing being back to school shopping time and all. I wonder how many kids have already purchased these items.
Consumers are advised to take the recalled address books and journals away from children. Consumers should remove the UPC as proof of ownership and contact Martin Designs at 1-866-898-0261 for a full refund.
Also included in the latest recall is about 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails painted with Thomas & Friends, Curious George, circus scenes or solid colors have also been recalled because paint on the wooden handles contains high levels of lead. The toys were manufactured in China and imported by Schylling Associates.
About 14,000 TOBY & ME jewelry sets, and about 7,900 Children's Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets have also been recalled.
The jewelry sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and was sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and A.J. Wright stores. The charm bracelets have silver-colored charms and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. They were sold at dollar stores and other small retail stores nationwide.
This seems to be getting a little ridiculous. All I have to say is when will it end? Between tainted dog treats and almost every toy my kids have or play with seems to be affected. This Christmas I know I will be doing some serious label reading. Nothing from China will enter this house despite how much they beg, plea or throw a fit.
Now off to find out where that Wii is manufactured.
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